Lavender

 Last week I had an incredible day shooting with Pritham of @themetalfarmer photography. He covers everything from fashion shoots to events and architectural stills.

I am so happy to reveal some images from the first look we shot, in collaboration with Gloss Bahrain and Marriott.

In this look, Stephan, the new stylist at Gloss kept my hair really straight and glossy to compliment the mauve makeup look and also keep more focus on this slit body con midi dress. I absolutely love midi dresses at the moment, especially figure hugging ones. The color is light and pretty and my holographic heels were a perfect match for this ensemble!

Make sure you check out @themetalfarmer on instagram , and I cannot wait to show you guys the rest of the looks!

Until then, follow me on instagram @askthestylecouncil and snapchat @ashwathysk !

Hair by: Gloss Salon and Spa

Location Courtesy: Marriott Executive Apartments, Juffair

Photography: Pritham Denzil Dsouza

Dress: Missguided, Shoes: Miss KG

Honeycomb

Are you all dreading the heat that’s taking over as much as I am? I’m a winter baby so the sun is a complete NO-NO for me. No, the sunshine does not make me cheery, it actually makes me go into hiding. I love cloudy/ gloomy weather and honestly I feel much more energetic just when it’s about to rain.

Moving on, in today’s look, I paired this ribbed midi body con dress with a burgundy bag and rose gold heels. You would have seen on my snapchat that I’ve been loving lace-up flats and sneakers with dresses off late and while I would also pair this little number with a pair of white sneakers, I thought I’d show you guys how to “casually” dress it up!

Try this look out with a denim vest and a messy bun or a pony tail with sneakers and it’s still going to look super hot.

I’m currently loving midi body con dresses so don’t be surprised if you see an over-kill on my feed, heheh.

Dress, Bag :Mango. Shoes :Dune, Necklace: River Island, Watch : Jlo

Sweet as Wine

I’m finally back to my blogging routine and as much as Id like to blog everyday for you guys, its impossible for me, having a full time jobL . I’m definitely going to try and make it 2- 3 looks a week. And if you guys are following me on Snapchat and Instagram, you’re getting much more of my shenanigans there, so yay!

Moving on, I’m loving this mock wrap skirt as it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. I’ve previously paired it with a lace blouse to dinner and here I’ve paired it with a jersey tee to give off a more relaxed vibe. While I would even pair this with a pair of platform sneakers, I’ve been dying to feature these holographic shoes on the blog and decided to wear them instead. It sits back beautifully with my grey handbag, that adds a nice contrast to the burgundy skirt.

On another note, Hope you guys are all doing well! I know a lot of you have been asking about wedding details. I may not answer on a public forum, but feel free to PM me or mail me on ashwathysk03@gmail.com and Id be happy to answer them all!

Top: Camaieu, Skirt & Bag: River Island, Shoes: Miss KG, Sunglasses: Prada

Engagement Diaries

Hey guys! Firsty, so sorry for the lack o0f posts and secondly, so sorry for the dealy in posting details about my engagement. So many of you have been requesting this since December and I finally had the time to sit down and blog. As busy as my days are getting, I am trying to find the time to blog. so until I get back to the usual grind, do follow my Insta account @askthestylecouncil and Snapchat @ ashwathysk for mini posts and reviews.
Moving on, lets get straight to the details of my engagement look. I opted to go for a bright colour, and this Pink- Red ombre lehenga with mirror work and huge buttis was the perfect one. I draped the dupatta in a very unusual style, with the corner as the starting point on my shoulder that was draped around the back and brought to the front. The pleats were secured with pins and held to my waist with a delicate Gold belt.My accessories were all from Sia, except the bangles, which were handpicked from India.
My hair, ofcouse was the magic of my favourite Nabil Ghanem at Gloss Salon and my makeup was by Najla- Al- Bastaki.
If you guys have any more questions, feel free to leave me comments or mail me and I'll get back to you!
xx

Lehenga- Aanchal Bridals, Banagalore, Jewellery- Sia, Malabar Gold, Devji, Hair- Nabil Ghanem, Gloss Salon, Makeup-Najla Al Bastaki

SPARK

My engagement is 5 days away and I have 2 nasty zits on my face! Cannot believe this is how I decided to start this post, But it has been annoying me so much and all I want to do is rant.

Moving on, for this look, I paired my super floaty peasant blouse over washed denims and threw on my cape to add a bit of statement. Burgundy  has and will always be my favorite fall color so it was but obvious that I would match mustard and the deep red. I love how beautifully my new lipstick ( L'oreal matte- Mon Jules) matches the bag and how well it contrasts against the yellow.

What has been your favorite fall color? And please give me a quick fix to make these zits disappear!

Bag and Shoes: Mango

White Christmas

Can you believe 2015 is coming to an end? I for one cant and with my engagement just 10 days away, I'm freaking out about every single thing. Honestly, If this is the case now,  I don't know what the wedding preps will be like.

Moving on, today's look is my festive party look for the season. With almost everyone going for dramatic looks and heaps of sparkle, white will definitely stand out. what's more Christmas-y than the color white? Channel your inner snow queen and opt for a frosty white and rose gold this holiday season and pair it with a cranberry lip, and you're sure to turn heads. 

In this look, I paired a mini LWD with a crisp white coat and added champagne accents instead of brighter colours, that can come off as quirky, which is not what we're going for here.

Finishing off with a cranberry lip and a side twisted do , we're ready for champagne fizzies and some holiday cheer!

Coat: Mango